This fast performing shooter produced very decent images but its controls were a bit awkward to operate.

Manual exposure control ; speedy performance ; group photo taking made easier with face self-timer ; good image quality

Chunky ; confusing operations in program/manual mode ; lacks wide-angle lens

 This IXUS is a very decent camera for shutterbugs who don't need one with wide-angle lens. The speedy performance and decent pictures undermine the fact that the controls on the shooter can be a bit confusing for newbies.

This stylish point-and-shoot delivers quality images, but its slow speed couldn't keep up with our snappy fingers.

28mm wide-angle lens ; array of shooting options ; good image quality ; stylish chassis

A tad heavy and bulky ; sluggish performance

 Despite its slow performance in some areas, the Coolpix S710 managed to deliver quality pictures. Shutterbugs who are looking for a shooter that offers more creative exposure controls should consider this point-and-shoot.

We spent some time with what could possibly be the world's first consumer 3D digicam and had mixed feelings about this shooter.

Planning to buy a new camera? Take a look at our latest compilation of 10 hottest-selling models out there.

This shooter is not for the causal photographer, and only those in the know can wield it to maximize its potential.

Easily accessible settings on top deck ; 28mm wide-angle lens ; natural-looking colors in photographs ; speedy performance

Heavy and a tad bulky ; no major improvements to feature set from G9

 The G10 is going to be tough competition for the Lumix and other pro-level point-and-shoots, but it boils down to the image quality which is subjective. The features have not changed much, though it should satisfy those looking for a compact shooter ...

Take control of your camera--after all, you make the shot, not the shooter.

We put two of the hottest prosumer compacts in a mini showdown.

The company's first touchscreen camera features an innovative user interface, but sadly its pictures don't live up to the Nikon name.

Interesting touchscreen interface ; iPhone-like playback navigation ; lush 3.5-inch LCD

Below-average image quality ; no control over zoom speed

 The S60 tries hard to differentiate itself from other shooters by having innovative navigation options, but sadly its image quality isn't up to expectations.

Though this shooter isn't perfect, it still remains an excellent compact camera with a wide-angle lens and super-fast image-processing times.

28mm wide-angle lens ; fast DIGIC 4 imaging chip ; large 3-inch LCD

Lacks optical viewfinder ; power button difficult to press

 Though the 870 IS isn't perfect with its noise issues and minor design faults, it still remains an excellent compact camera. A sharp lens, fast image-processing times and fantastic picture quality make the IXUS an ideal combination of style and ...

Forget camcorders. Digicams are now armed to shoot some serious HD-quality video clips.